LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Nov. 5 election is 34 days away, but in the political world that might as well be a lifetime. Anything can happen between now and the time people start casting their ballots, and a Rasmussen poll shows the race for the White House is up for grabs.
What does recent polling show?
Michigan News Source’s media partners at Napolitan News Service conducted a recent survey where national polling indicates the race is “too close to call.” In fact, polling in swing states confirms the same outcome. At the time of publication, Rasmussen shows a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Michigan. Publications like the New York Times, USA Today, and The Hill show Harris up, while Insider Advantage and Atlas Intel show Trump picking up Michigan.
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Michigan, which is considered a key swing state, has hosted both campaigns in recent days as both candidates vie for the state’s 15 electoral votes. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s running mates have made Michigan a frequent stop, with the likely conclusion that both campaigns will continue to blitz the state over the next month.
Surprise factors play a role.
In addition, the polling shows an “October Surprise” could shake things up as well. Napolitan says “unexpected events—and the candidates’ reactions to them—would shift the race in one direction or another.”
What may not be a surprise is that voters in both camps can’t believe the other side would cast a ballot vote for that candidate. Napolitan polling in mid-September found 81% of Harris voters “could not understand why a reasonable person would vote for former President Donald Trump.” On the flip side, the survey found 72% of Trump voters determined the same result about Harris supporters.
Election season in Michigan.
As far as Michigan goes, election season is underway. Absentee ballots have already started arriving in mailboxes. Early voting starts nine days ahead of the Nov. 5 election, with same day voter registration open to all residents.
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